Nkhotakota, MALAWI – Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah, through the Dr. Jane Ansah Foundation, has donated relief items to vulnerable and marginalized families, including the elderly, in the area of Senior Chief Kanyenda in Nkhotakota.
The donation, presented on Thursday, included maize, bicycles, blankets, and packets of soya pieces.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Ansah explained that her foundation is dedicated to supporting underprivileged, vulnerable, and frequently overlooked community members.
She highlighted the plight of elderly individuals who face witchcraft allegations, noting that such accusations lead to severe trauma, social isolation, and rejection.
The Vice President emphasized that older citizens often experience mental health challenges and require care, active inclusion, and support from their communities.
Dr. Ansah praised President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership in safeguarding national food security and expressed her gratitude to the President for appointing her as Vice President.
Senior Chief Kanyenda welcomed the donation, stating that the assistance arrived at a critical time, and thanked Dr. Ansah for visiting the area.
Nkhunga Constituency MP Dorothy Chikonje also expressed her appreciation, noting that elderly individuals, people with disabilities, people of short stature, and persons with albinism were severely affected by hunger following floods during the previous rainy season.